Welcome to the whimsical world of absurd comedy! The upcoming anime adaptation of the manga“Welcome to Magical Girl Village (Illegal Occupation)”promises to deliver a unique viewing experience that will leave audiences both entertained and intrigued. With its quirky premise and engaging characters, this short anime series is set to make waves in the anime community. Read on to discover more about this exciting adaptation!

Welcome to Magical Girl Village: A Unique Anime Experience

The absurd comedy manga“Welcome to Magical Girl Village (Illegal Occupation)”is set to be adapted into a short anime series, with each episode lasting just one minute. The series will consist of 13 episodes and is scheduled to air on Kansai TV (Kantele) starting April 3rd at 3:15 AM. The cast includes talented voice actors such asMana Iwami,Shiori Izawa,Sumire Uesaka,Riko Ohara, andTomokazu Sugita. The key visual for the anime has also been released.

Plot Overview

The original work by Gingham follows the story of a 43-year-old salaryman named Tomakomai, who transforms into an immortal magical girl after suffering from workplace harassment. However, this transformation leads to significant chaos around him. The narrative explores Tomakomai’s life as he seeks refuge in the“Magical Girl Village,”where various magical girls support each other while dealing with their unique circumstances. The manga is currently serialized on Gingham’s social media and has 11 volumes available in digital format.

Character Voices and Themes

• Tomakomai:Voiced by Mana Iwami, he endures eternal suffering as a magical girl.
• Nemuro:A lively magical girl voiced by Shiori Izawa.
• Village Chief Hareko:A drunkard, voiced by Sumire Uesaka.
• Kushiro:Hareko’s caretaker, voiced by Riko Ohara.
• Kanagawa:A hard-working employee of the Anti-Magic Bureau, voiced by Tomokazu Sugita.

Riko Ohara will also perform the theme song titled“The Village of Monsters Gather”which was written by Gingham.

Production Team

The animation direction is handled by Takeshi Onaka, known for his work on“Maron and Zui-Mi,”while the animation production is managed by Katsudoki Studio, who previously collaborated with Onaka on“Today, Horns Are Present.”The script is co-written by Gingham and Onaka.

Gingham’s Comments

Gingham expressed his thoughts on the adaptation, stating,

“Welcome to Magical Girl Village is a work that blends absurd comedy with dark elements, showcasing the chaos caused by magical girls, who are, in many ways, humanity’s enemies. I hope this anime will help more people discover our work. To all the fans! Magical Girl Village is the best!! Magical Girl Village is the best!! Magical Girl Village is the best!!”